mottle Definition
- 1to mark or diversify with spots or blotches of a different color or shade
- 2to become spotted or blotched with color
Using mottle: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "mottle" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The leaves were mottled with brown patches.
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The snake's skin was mottled with green and black.
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The sky was mottled with clouds.
mottle Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with mottle
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The kitchen was decorated with mottled enamel dishes.
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The mottled light filtered through the trees in the forest.
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The disease caused his skin to become mottled and discolored.
Origins of mottle
from Middle English 'motley', meaning 'multicolored'
Summary: mottle in Brief
'Mottle' [ˈmɑːtl] is a verb that means to mark or diversify with spots or blotches of a different color or shade. It can also mean to become spotted or blotched with color. Examples include 'The leaves were mottled with brown patches' and 'The sky was mottled with clouds.' 'Mottle' extends into phrases like 'mottled enamel,' referring to a type of enamelware with a speckled or marbled appearance, and 'mottled skin,' referring to skin that has irregular patches of color or texture.
